A rare and remarkable cultural history of World War I that unearths the roots of modernism

Dazzling in its originality, Rites of Spring probes the origins, impact, and aftermath of World War I, from the premiere of Stravinsky's ballet The Rite of Spring in 1913 to the death of Hitler in 1945. Recognizing that The Great War was the psychological turning point . . . for modernism as a whole, author Modris Eksteins examines the lives of ordinary people, works of modern literature, and pivotal historical events to redefine the way we look at our past and...

Welcome to the 2nd book in Rob Mcleay's cartoon project book series for 8 - 12 year olds. Rob digs deep into his unorthodox imagination with tantalizing lessons to keep you occupied for many hours on end Each project has been handcrafted with his special genius of mixing technical drawing skills and projects together. To get the best of both worlds. he also works his magic by creating lessons that any budding cartoonist can take on whether their skill level is an absolute beginner or a super, epic awesome cartoonist with magnificent levels of awesomeness.